Southern Tidings | The Southern Tidings is the official publication of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Where Two or Three are Gathered

July 2019

Soul-winning and evangelism can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Henry Johnson, pastor and young adult director at the Carolina Conference, makes it a personal mission to reach those who wouldn’t normally attend or interact with church.

God’s Plans Exceed Dreams

July 2019

Attending Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee, was not originally in Gabriel Hernandez’s plan, but looking back, he sees that God’s plans for him exceeded his dreams. After graduating from Southern this past May with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Hernandez is putting his passion for leadership and healthcare … »Read more

Stewart Johnson Crook, Retired Director of Trust Services, Passes

July 2019

Stewart Johnson Crook, 85, was born May 6, 1933, in Alton, Kentucky, to Silas and Gotha Crook. He passed away on February 18, 2019, in Suwanee, Georgia.

Obed O. Graham, Former President of Florida Conference, Passes

July 2019

Obed O. Graham, 90, was born September 10, 1928, in Ashland, Georgia, to the late Elzie and Amanda Graham. He was number eight of nine children. Graham passed away on April 14, 2019. A memorial service was conducted at North Lake Church in Leesburg, Florida.